Thursday, July 9, 2009

Google Integrates AIM into Gmail Chat

Google continues to slowly roll out functionality to Gmail. Earlier today the app launched colored labels that are designed to help users better organize their inboxes. And prior to that, the newest version of the e-mail client (which tech pubs were quick to christen Gmail 2.0) introduced group chat and free IMAP support.

The latest feature rollout steps up app integration by letting users chat with their AOL Instant Messenger buddies in Gmail. The Chat menu, located on the left hand side of the Gmail inbox, now features a Sign Into AIM option in its drop-down menu. After entering AIM sign-in info, users' AIM buddylists will appear among their Gmail contacts.

The latest feature is available only in the English version of Gmail but will follow in other languages shortly.

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